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Charlie.

When did you meet Charlie?

Today.

When we went to town?

It was before that.

Before that. Huh.

Is he... here right now?

I think he's sleeping.

Okay.

Well, in that case,

we better not wake him, hmm?

KATHERI NE:

It's not unusual

for a traumatized child

to create imaginary friends.

I know, I just wish

she'd confide in me

instead of using fantasy.

Trauma causes pain.

Eventually the mind

will find a way to release it.

No kidding.

Don't forget:
I'm the one

who taught you that stuff.

As a matter of fact, you did, yes.

Just have fun with her, David.

Play with her.

That's what she needs.

( chain rattling )

( raindrops pattering )

CLERK:

These are beginner rods.

( sports broadcast plays indistinctly )

Let's see... two rods,

$41 .50 each...

( clerk mumbling )

Plus bait and tackle...

Sheriff.

You parked in a handicap zone.

Oh, I didn't even realize.

Could you give me a break?

I didn't realize.

Enjoy your day.

Eh, so much for

small town

hospitality, honey.

- Shut the door.

- We broke the law.

I know we broke the law.

Shut the door.

DAVI D:

The Loch Ness Monster.

EMI LY:

What?

You know what that is?

It's in Scotland.

This is a good spot, huh?

( grunts softly )

Honey, what are you doing?

( inhales quietly )

You think that's a good idea?

Emily, we have bait.

See?

All right.

Did you have

a nice time today?

It was okay.

Just okay?

Mm...

Well, then, what could we

have done to make it better?

What if Charlie was there?

Would he have made it better?

He's a lot of fun.

Fun like how?

Fun like Mommy.

It's a little stuffy in here.

( pounding on frame )

( straining )

It's stuck.

It's okay, Daddy.

It just...

( squeaking, wind whistling )

( slow, regular breathing )

CROWD ( fading in ):

...three, two, one...

Happy New Year!

( slam echoing )

( distorted cheering )

( distorted cheering )

( steady breathing )

( soft click )

( faucet dripping )

( steady breathing )

( dripping continues )

( door creaks )

( light switch clicks )

( dripping continues )

Emily, why would you do this?

I didn't do it.

What do you mean,

you didn't do it?

There's nobody here but us.

It wasn't me.

This is your writing,

and these are your crayons, honey.

It's all right.Just tell me.

You don't have to lie to me.

I'm not lying.

Okay, well,

if you didn't do it,

then who did?

It was Charlie.

DAVI D:

She thinks I'm responsible

DAVI D:

She thinks I'm responsible

for Alison's death.

KATHERI NE:
It's Charlie

that holds you responsible.

Use him, David.

Use him to get through to her.

He's the key.

I-I have to go, I...

I think I found her

a real friend.

Really? That's great.

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